Childcare Education Coordinator

Child Development Schools; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Up to 50% tuition discount for CDS-ens

Education assistance to pursue yourdeg

Free access to online training and PD

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking an Education Coordinator to coach educators across centers, observe classrooms, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

You will present to leadership, deliver feedback, and contribute to staff development, with a focus on early childhood education and growth of the people around you.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching teachers to improve classroom practice.
• Ability to observe and provide specific, actionable feedback.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and administrators to raise program quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and continually improve HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans across all age groups.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations; share feedback with teachers and administration to recognize best practices and identify growth areas.
• Evaluate classroom environments using assessment tools (ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, SACERS) and provide actionable recommendations to improve program quality.
• Provide constructive, ongoing coaching and support to teachers, fostering continuous improvement in classroom practices.
• Support positive staff-child interactions and promote a nurturing, inclusive environment across all centers.
• Assist with new employee training and mentorship to ensure staff have necessary skills and resources to succeed.
• Support teacher and family retention by equipping educators with tools and confidence to deliver quality experiences.
• Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or recordings to stay aligned with company goals and best practices.
• Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers to enhance center morale and community engagement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

ITERS-R

ITERS-3

ECERS-R

ECERS-3

SACERS

Job description

As an Education Coordinator at Child Development Schools, you will serve as a coach, resource, and advocate for the educators across your assigned centers. Your work directly shapes the quality of education that over 30,000 children receive every day. You will spend your time in classrooms – observing, coaching, and collaborating with teachers to strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable delivering feedback to a new teacher and presenting to a leadership team – someone who is passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the growth and development of the people around them.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and continuously improve the HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans across all age groups
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, sharing specific feedback with teachers and administration to recognize best practices and identify areas for growth
• Evaluate classroom environments using assessment tools including ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, and SACERS, and provide actionable recommendations to improve program quality
• Provide constructive, ongoing coaching and support to teachers, fostering continuous improvement in classroom practices
• Support positive staff-child interactions and promote a nurturing, inclusive environment across all assigned centers
• Assist with new employee training and mentorship, ensuring staff have the skills, knowledge, and access to resources needed to succeed
• Support teacher and family retention by equipping educators with the tools and confidence to deliver quality experiences
• Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or review recordings to stay current on company goals, educational requirements, and best practices
• Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers that contributes to center morale and community engagement

Pay And Benefits

Pay:$13-$15, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Up to 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• Free access to online training and professional development resources